The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-27
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY GOSSIP.
Things Talked About in Society.

Things Talked About III Society.
It is becoming dangerous for grown person
20 acknowledge a birthday anniversary. past or
present IL the husband has one the wife ar
ranges a surprise" party for him, and vice
versa. 1t has been thought that any sugges
lions introduced by the wife on the subject Of
having party would be promptly vetoed by the
husband, and so the surprise" is planned and
as 1t is given 'as little pleasure for you, DEAR"
Of course, he has to be polite enough to let il 60
Ut that. These parties are never very large. and
are always informal and pleasant, and to say
the surprised one did not enjoy it would prove
IN exception. The entertainment generally con-
sists of cards and refreshments. and sometimes
games are INDUCED in. 1t is seldom that gifts
are brought in any quantity. though som etimes
there are few. the remembrance from the
most intimate friends.
Mrs. d. G. Adams entertained party of ladies
on Tuesday afternoon in quaint fashion in
honor OF Mrs. Kate Perry Morris. previous to
her departure for her home in Fort Scott, Kan.
The invitations read: "Come, bring your knit
ting and stay awhile" and 80 each guest was
occupied with handwork of some kind. Con-
versation and work made time fy when re-
sisted Of delicious pumpkin pie, doughnuts and
coffee. Each table was ornamented with plate
Of shining, red apples. The favors were most
appropriate and original, .hey were four knit
ting needles piercing ball of bright-colored
yarn and fancy, old fashioned knitting sheath
for each lady. The conception and carrying out
Of the whole entertainment was complete.
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presents on Easter will insure good luck to the
donor and many new designs of various kinds
have been manufactured to supply the demand
The cards and crosses have been on the market
for a number Of years. This seasen there are
some new articles. One of tho latest is the silver
book-mark. These are nearly as thin as paper,
and are made in any desired shape-crosses,
hearts, palettes, anchors, squares or perfectly
round-and the monogram, date or anything the
giver fancies may be engraved on either or both
surfaces Other book-mark are in gold
and clasp the leaf The one yellow silk elastic
10 gift which girls exchange at this season.
wearing it insures beau, but woe to the girl
who loses hers before the year is out. Some OF
the elastcs have gold or silver buckles, and one
seen was enameled in blue ''honi soft uui NAL
of pense.' Then there are the glove vinaigrettes.
useless but fashionable, expensive and easily
mislaid or lost They are exqusitely chased
AND nice to put in a cabinet when one tires of it.
Any gift is considered appropriate, from house
and lot to silk or lace throw or fancy card
Jewel tea is one of the ideas later than a
flower tea. The colors used are the same as the
jewel, aud the "tea" named from that. Thus
an emerald tea would be all in green plants,
ferns. China shades, costumes, and as far as
possible the northumberland served in let
tuce leaf pistache ice-cream, green grapes or
candied fruits. A topaz tea would be in yellow;
turquoise in light blue, and go on The color
teas have been dainty and pretty affairs, and the
jewel teas could be made even more attractive.
The possibilities are many for one of an invent
i've mind.
The ladies connected with the board of man
ayers of the Woman's Exchange will give an
entertainment Friday April ], at the resi-
dence of Mrs. c. E. Kregelo. No. 1873 North
Tennessee street In the afternoon. from 3 to
o'clock there will be a sale of fancy articles and
refreshments, and in the evening from till TO-
a musical programme will be rendered of both
vocal and instrumental numbers. The ladies
have monetary obligation to meet very soon
aud are DESTROYS that all who are interested in
the work will parronize this entertainment The
Exchange is almost selfsupporting.
Personal
Mrs. w. W. Herod is in Chicago making short